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Vice President, Finance and Operations


Edm onton, AB





October 2025





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The King's University | Vice President, Finance and Operations


Company Description


The King's University


The King's University, located in Edmonton, Alberta, is


a vibrant Christian liberal arts and sciences institution


committed to academic excellence and spiritual growth.


Founded in 1979, King's offers fully accredited


undergraduate degrees across a wide range of


disciplines including the arts, humanities, natural


sciences, business, music, and education.


With a student body representing over 50 nations, the


university fosters a diverse and inclusive community


where students are encouraged to explore their faith,


engage deeply with their studies, and prepare for


meaningful lives of service and leadership.


At King's, education is rooted in a Christian worldview


that inspires students to think critically, act


compassionately, and lead with integrity. The university's faculty are highly qualified and dedicated to integrating faith and


learning, challenging students to apply their knowledge both inside and outside the classroom. With an average class size


of 22, students benefit from personalized instruction and strong relationships with professors and peers. Weekly chapel


services, student-led clubs, and community engagement opportunities enrich the campus experience and support holistic


development.


King's is known for its award-winning teaching, respected research initiatives, and industry-leading career preparation.


Students participate in hands-on learning through internships, undergraduate research, and study abroad programs. The


university is home to the King's Centre for Visualization in Science, the Micah Centre for Social Justice, Canada's leading


Christian business program, and the STAR Hub - Sustainability Transformation Action and Research. Research projects


at King's span global and local issues--from a long-standing clean water initiative in Honduras to innovative chemistry


education tools--demonstrating the university's commitment to real-world impact.


With a cozy campus nestled in Alberta's capital, King's offers a welcoming environment where students thrive academically,


spiritually, and socially. Over 91% of alumni find employment within two years of graduation, and 96% report confidence


in their education. Athletics teams compete in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference, and the university's facilities


include modern labs, performance spaces, and green outdoor areas. Whether pursuing a degree or discovering a calling,


students at The King's University are equipped to imagine a better world and make a lasting difference.


To learn more, visit: https://www.kingsu.ca





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The King's University | Vice President, Finance and Operations


Position Description


Vice President, Finance and Operations


Reporting to the President, the Vice President Finance and Operations (VPFO) is the Chief Financial Officer and Business


Development Officer of The King's University. The VPFO provides strategic leadership for achieving the university's


mission and vision by ensuring the university has the appropriate operational, administrative and people strategies, plans


and systems in place to effectively grow the University and ensure financial and operating efficiency and responsiveness.


The ultimate outcomes of this role are as much about value creation as cost control.


The VPFO has oversight of campus development of the physical plant and works collaboratively with other members of


the senior team to develop new revenue streams. The VPFO portfolio consists of Financial Services, Human Resources,


Facilities Management, Information Technology, Conference and Food Services.


Accountabilities


Collaborates with the President and works with the members of the President's Cabinet to ensure that the business, operations and people management of the University are aligned with the University's mission, vision and mandate


statements and the priorities identified in the University's strategic plan;





Provides vision and energy for the development of a financial and operational strategy, metrics tied to that strategy,
and the ongoing development and monitoring of systems designed to ensure the sustainable future of the University;





As Chief Financial Officer for the University, ensures the current and long-term effectiveness of all financial functions
of the University including: strategic decision-making, supporting tactical initiatives, accounting, audit, internal and


external reporting, disclosure; operating and capital budgeting; risk management; acquisition and disposition of capital


assets; utilization of professional services, contract and lease administration; manage the endowment portfolio and


long-term debt, and an overall optimization of financial performance across the institution;





Is an enabler, catalyst and motivator for the sustained development of a learning-enriched, high-performance, healthy
work culture including: labour relations; recruitment and selection; onboarding and training; employment law;


workplace health and safety training; risk management; compensation; and change management; resulting in the


ability to attract, train, engage and retain excellent employees across all functions;





Ensure the best possible learning, research and
living environments through safe, sustainable, and


efficient management of the physical assets,


information technology and customer services of the


King's campus using student-centered operational


best practices;





Responsible for strategic campus development
including capital maintenance and renewal, campus


building projects, procurement and sustainability;





Ensure clear communication across the
departments and campus by being a connector and


a communicator;





Works in collaboration with the President, Vice President Academic and Research, Vice President Institutional
Advancement, Vice President Student Life and other senior leaders to seek, develop and execute new programing


and revenue streams; and





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Position Specification


The King's University | Vice President, Finance and Operations


Serves as institutional liaison to government, financial institutions, and other postsecondary institutions as the
University's financial, business development and operations officer.


Desired Candidate Abilities, Background and Experience





Given the critical role this individual will play in The King's University's continued growth and success, it is essential that


the successful candidate possess the following education, experience, and personal characteristics.


Education


Master's degree in business administration with a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation preferred. Experience


Five to ten years of progressively responsible senior administrative and financial management experience, preferably in a post-secondary education context.


Facilities management and project management experience is an asset.
Personal / Professional Attributes


Excellent interpersonal, organizational and administrative skills and a proven and effective leader of people and teams, including various professions and vocations.

Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.*
Ability to work effectively with diverse internal stakeholders and with the University's supporting constituency. Results oriented strategic thinker and planner. A clear understanding of and commitment to the Kings University's mission and values.
The King's University has engaged the Executive Search Firm, DHR Global, to manage this search. To explore this exciting


opportunity please reach out to the Search Team below.


Contact Information


Max Morin Kenny Gregor Nathan Pariseau


Associate Partner Partner Senior Associate


DHR Global DHR Global DHR Global


T: 403-410-6712 T: 403-451-6486 T: 403-410-5668


E: mmorin@dhrglobal.com E:kenny.gregor@dhrglobal.comE